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EO62 VSA

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 VSA
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 110,658 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened semi struts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight knocking when rocking; advise inspection/repair? (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 110,655 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to floor/ fluid leak (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak pedal goes down (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under plastic cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened semi struts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged bracket broken; insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight knocking when rocking; advise inspection/repair? (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 106,260 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened semi stuts corroding both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering column deformed but serviceable slight knocking when rocking steering; steering lock? advise inspection/repair? (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 0mm on edges; no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 106,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from bleed nipple? (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened semi stuts corroding both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering column deformed but serviceable slight knocking when rocking steering; steering lock? advise inspection/repair? (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 0mm on edges; no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 101,939 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened semi struts corroding both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front slight knocking at top of steering column when rocking wheel; no free play detected, steering lock? advise inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 101,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened semi struts corroding both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front slight knocking at top of steering column when rocking wheel; no free play detected, steering lock? advise inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 97,045 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight rattle when rocking steering; from steering lock? advise inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,648 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark level low; fluid darkening change due? (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark also fluid darkening; change due? (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,738 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 66,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release did not release under tension lubricated now ok (5.2.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,242 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,109 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I40?

Based on 267,133 MOT tests across 28,541 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,118
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
28,541
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,182
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EO62 VSA is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 80,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai I40 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO62 VSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I40 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO62 VSA is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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